Thursday, February 17, 2011

MARIE’S Rich Chocolate Mousse

Serves 10.

250 g. bittersweet chocolate 70%

50g. Unsalted butter, cut into pieces

4 large eggs, separated

1 tablespoon Cognac

125g. Castor sugar

Melt chocolate and butter in a Bain Marie, gently stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.

Beat whites, & 75g. of sugar, in a large bowl, to soft peaks.

Beat yolks in a small bowl, with 50g. of castor sugar, until thick enough to form a ribbon ...2 to 4 minutes.

Whisk yolks into chocolate mixture along with Cognac.

Fold beaten whites into chocolate mixture gently but thoroughly. Transfer to stemmed glasses,

Cooks' Notes:

•The eggs in this recipe are not cooked.

Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.

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